28/09/2026
The Worst-Dressed Celebrities at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards
The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards once again delivered the kind of red carpet fashion that gets people talking. As always, celebrities arrived ready to take risks, with some looks landing as memorable fashion moments and others missing the mark entirely.
The VMAs have never been known for playing it safe. Over the years, some of the ceremony’s most talked-about outfits have been bold, unusual, or downright bizarre. The problem is that taking a fashion risk does not always translate into a successful look.
This year’s red carpet offered plenty of examples. Some celebrities appeared to have pushed their outfits too far, while others seemed to struggle with proportions, styling, or simply putting the individual pieces together. Here are the 2026 VMA looks that failed to make the right impression.
Megan Lawless’ Mesh of a Bodysuit and Capris Missed the Mark
Megan Lawless is one of the season’s hottest new stars, making the 2026 VMAs a natural opportunity to establish herself as a red carpet fashion presence. Unfortunately, her outfit did little to highlight her features or make a particularly strong statement.
The ensemble appeared to combine a bodysuit with a pair of capris, but the design lacked the creativity needed to make the unusual combination work. The all-black look also suffered from awkward proportions and offered very little contrast.
Rather than creating a sleek, fashion-forward silhouette, the outfit came across as flat and underdeveloped.
Emma Bunton’s Dress Created an Awkward Silhouette
Emma Bunton has delivered plenty of memorable fashion moments throughout her time in the spotlight, but her appearance at the 2026 VMAs was a rare misstep.
Experimenting with unusual cuts and silhouettes can produce a striking result, but the different elements of Bunton’s dress did not appear to complement one another. The raised shoulders, three-quarter sleeves, and cropped design competed rather than working together.
The overall effect made the dress look awkwardly proportioned, almost as though it had been chosen without enough consideration for how its individual details would come together.
Lisa’s Outfit Looked More Like a Costume
Lisa has enjoyed an extraordinary run in music and has become known for the striking fashion associated with her performances and music videos. Her VMAs outfit, however, did not capture the same sense of excitement.
The most distracting feature was the collection of furry elements extending behind her and around her shoulders. Instead of elevating the dress, they made the outfit feel more like a costume.
That was particularly noticeable because the rest of the dress was relatively plain. The unusual additions drew attention without giving the overall look a clear or cohesive direction.
Tyla’s Bra-and-Skirt Combination Felt Uninspired
Tyla’s appearance on a worst-dressed list at the MTV Video Music Awards may be disappointing, but her outfit once again relied heavily on revealing her figure rather than making a more distinctive fashion statement.
The combination of a bra with a low-rise skirt felt particularly lacking in creativity. A choker completed the look, although its styling recalled the mid-2010s rather than feeling fresh for the 2026 VMAs.
There were elements that could have worked. Tyla’s cornrows complemented her appearance, while animal print can certainly suit the playful, experimental spirit of the VMAs. Here, though, the pieces failed to come together in a way that felt polished or original.
Paris Hilton’s Look Resembled a Superhero Costume
Paris Hilton has long been associated with some of the most recognizable Y2K fashion moments of the 2000s. Her 2026 VMAs ensemble, however, did not capture that same style appeal.
The outfit seemed to combine several dramatically different pieces: a bodysuit, a cape, and an elaborate skirt. Adding matching boots and gloves pushed the look even further toward superhero costume territory.
The numerous cutouts also made the design feel busy, while the chosen color did not appear particularly flattering against Hilton’s bronzed complexion. Instead of recreating the polished Y2K glamour she is known for, the outfit ended up looking more like a homemade superhero interpretation.
Normani’s Outfit Had Too Many Elements Competing for Attention
Normani has consistently made an impression on the red carpet, but her 2026 VMAs outfit demonstrated how quickly an ambitious look can become overwhelming.
The ensemble featured a huge pleated skirt, full-length gloves, and a large flower positioned at her side. Each detail demanded attention, and together they appeared to overwhelm the singer rather than complement her.
The underlying idea may have worked with a more restrained approach. Removing just a few of the competing elements could have allowed Normani and the central details of the outfit to stand out much more effectively.
Bella Poarch’s Deconstructed Dress Looked More Undone Than Deliberate
Deconstructed fashion can be one of the most visually interesting trends on a major red carpet, but it also leaves very little room for mistakes. Bella Poarch’s 2026 VMAs outfit showed exactly how easily the concept can go off course.
The visible structure of the corset could have created an effective architectural detail. Instead, the lacing toward the lower portion of the dress appeared more like exposed underwear, making the design feel unfinished.
Large amounts of lace added another layer of visual complexity, while the extra fabric around Poarch’s waist further disrupted the silhouette. Rather than looking deliberately deconstructed, the outfit gave the impression of having been pulled apart.
The look had the ingredients for a daring red carpet statement, but the styling ultimately made it difficult to distinguish intentional deconstruction from simply looking undone.
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